Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

Santa Cruz County, California

4.8/5

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Camp among giant redwoods at Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park.

Nestled in the Santa Cruz Mountains, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is a great weekend option for Bay Area residents. With approximately 30 miles of hiking trails, the incredible Garden of Eden swimming hole, and proximity to Santa Cruz - this campground is not to be missed! On sunny days, views from the campground allow you to see all the way to Monterey.

Campers can spend their time hiking, horseback riding, picnicking, and swimming. Keep your eyes peeled for deer, coyotes, bobcats, and steelhead trout. The campground offers picnic tables and cooking areas, toilets, potable water, and showers. Campground reservations can be made here.

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Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground Reviews

Angela Dair

Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

02/06/23

I have been here numerous times and have come back because of the awesome trails and proximity to Santa Cruz (to get ice cream and beer! :D) You won't be disappointed camping here!

5.0

Dominic Pascucci

Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

11/06/22

We chose to camp here because of the proximity to Santa Cruz. So much less expensive and only 15 minute drive to town. Plus it’s so peaceful up in the hills. The campground had showers which was great after a day of hiking and hanging out on the beach and boardwalk. There are also lots of trails right of camp. Great location!

5.0

Andy

Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

10/22/20

A fun spot to camp. The hikes around here are great and the park is very green.

5.0

Elena P

Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

07/31/20

One of my favorite parks in the Bay! This is was the park in which I did one of my first hikes in the Bay so it'll always be one of my favorites. Somehow feels full circle to camp here.

4.0

Malia Nicole

Camp at Henry Cowell Redwoods Campground

07/31/18

AMAZING

5.0

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Observation Deck Loop in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP

The trail starts at the Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park Visitors Center. Grab a map in the center, as your hike has you turning onto a few different trails to get to the observation deck. Starting at the Redwood Grove Loop Trail, follow the trail until it connects with the Pipeline Road Trail and continue on Pipeline Road. Wandering amongst stunning redwoods, you will eventually cross over t...

Redwood Grove Loop

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park is located just a few miles north of the city of Santa Cruz, along Highway 9. The park is home to an array of hiking and biking trails, but the crown jewel of the park is the Redwood Grove Loop Trail, which is only a 1/4 mile in from the park's entrance. Many people will enter the State Park and pay the $10 fee, but a better option is to park right outside the ...

Hike the Rincon Fire Trail

The Rincon Fire Trail Starts at a small dirt parking lot next to CA-9 and traverses down the mountain to the San Lorenzo River Connecting with the Pipeline Trail. The trail can be a simple one of a mile out and back or up to 5 miles depending on your preference. The elevation will change by about 300 feet, and the trail can be slippery when wet so take caution Rincon Road to the San Lorenzo Riv...

Tree Climb Mount Hermon

Climbing an aerial obstacle course through the redwoods of Mount Hermon is a great way to experience the thrill of climbing and being in the trees. See what it's like to scurry through the trees like a squirrel. This unique vantage point offers amazing views of the redwoods. There are many aerial adventures that can be chosen, from obstacle courses to zip lining, or both!

Hike Fall Creek at Henry Cowell SP

This quiet 10 mile hike features a winding creek and tall redwoods throughout the trail. The parking at the Fall Creek Trailhead is limited, so it is best to get there before 10am. There are redwoods very close to the trail and a good portion is alongside the creek. Most of the trail is dirt, though the end becomes very sandy. Snakes have been seen many times on the trail, so proper footwear...

Limestone Kilns and Big Ben Redwood Loop

Henry Cowell Redwood State Park is a super easy destination to get to from Santa Cruz, but the seclusion of the Fall Creek Unit makes this a big bang for buck hike. This hike will take you to Big Ben, a medium sized old growth Redwood, and the abandoned Henry Cowell Lime and Cement Company Kilns where much of the lime used to rebuild San Francisco after the 1906 earthquake was produced. To fin...

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Observation Deck Loop in Henry Cowell Redwoods SP

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